Principal Quality Engineer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory

$106K — $166K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical, engineering, or science field with 9 years of experience or a Master's degree with 7 years of experience or a Doctorate with 3 years; specific relevant roles also considered.
  • Strong understanding of technical specifications and contract compliance.
  • Demonstrated experience in quality assurance processes and standards.
  • Familiarity with on-site inspections and ability to document findings accurately.
  • Effective communication skills for collaborating with contractors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor contractor adherence to technical specifications and contract obligations.
  • Conduct on-site inspections of work to ensure compliance.
  • Review quality records and test reports for accuracy.
  • Identify and address nonconformances with contractors and stakeholders.
  • Travel to vendor locations to assess product quality and manufacturing processes.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
  • Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
  • Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for overseeing and verifying that technical work performed by contractors meets all required technical specifications and contractual requirements. This includes both on-site observation of work in progress and detailed review of records to ensure quality standards are achieved and maintained.

Key Responsibilities:
• Monitor and confirm that contractor work complies with applicable technical specifications and contract requirements.
• Perform on-site inspections and observations of work as it is performed.
• Review and evaluate quality records, test reports, and other documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify nonconformances and work with contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure appropriate corrective actions.
• Travel to vendor facilities as needed to confirm that products are manufactured correctly and meet specified requirements.

Work Schedule:
• Standard schedule is Monday through Thursday, 10 hours per day.
• May require additional hours, alternate shifts, or schedule adjustments to align with contractor work activities.

Travel:
• Some travel is required to vendor locations to verify product quality and manufacturing processes.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, science field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or Currently a Principal Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Preferred Skills

Compensation and Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
  • Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
  • Personal & Medical Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
  • Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness Program
  • Visit us online to view all NNL benefits!


Pay Range

$106,200.00 - $166,000.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Naval Nuclear Laboratory

More Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Find similar Principal Quality Engineer jobs: